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VOL. XLIV. 3ST0. 13,583. PORTLAND, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1904. PRICE FIVE CENTS. THERE II SPIRIT Memory of Hanna Per vades the Convention, YET ROOSEVELT CONTROLS This Conflict of Regimes Is the Most Impressive Thing. iROOT MAKES NOTABLE SPEECH None at Philadelphia in 1900 Equaled itFairbanks' Nomination Ap pears InevitableOregon Dele gation Has a Quiet Day. CHICAGO. June 21. (Staff correspondence-) The most Impressive thing about this convention Is the conflict between the Hanna regime passing: and the Roose velt regime regnant. The business of the convention Is in the hands of the new, but the all-pervasive spirit of the assem bly is the memory of Hanna. Behind the chairman's desk hangs the most conspicuous object in the hall a portrait of Hanna In oil, which must be some 15x25 feet in size. The prominence given Mr. Hanna, overshadowing both the living President and accepted candi date and the dead President and nominee of the last convention, may. set at 'rest once for all the protests against esti mates of Hanna as the master and Mc Xinlcy as the subordinate. Even in Chairman Root's speech Hanna took evident precedence in his mind, and in the greeting accorded by the delegates. It is startling to reflect that this man, who is now supreme in the affections of the party organization, only rose tp power two campaigns ago, while veterans of public life, like Allison, Cullom and Piatt, are expected to be pleased with toleration in their present places. Equally sudden is the rise of Roosevelt to power, and equally extensive his sway. Whether as short-lived, it would be reck less to. prophesy. Speech jof Root the .One Feature. The one feature of the proceedings- was the "notable speech of ex-Secretary Root He is both an orator and a speaker. Barring a certain suspicion of cant in his fondness for such phrases as "high ideals," and obvious reflections of the Rooseveltian philosophy, his matter is pregnant and cogent. His presence Is that of the cultivated gentleman, his de livery is polished, and his voice has a certain vibrant and plaintive quality of appeal which is indispensable to the high est eloquence. It was a better address than was heard In Phlladelpliia in 1300. Depew happily characterized it as one of the few really good speeches wo are permitted to hear In a lifetime, and Senator Cullom said, in my presence, that it was the best speech of the kind he had ever heard. Throb of Sympathy for Philippines. A peculiar throb of sympathy seemed to swep over the convention at Chair man Root's referonce to the Philippines. His services to them, and his manifest desire that the six Philippine delegates be given seats evoked enthusiasm. All around that handful of applicants from far-off Asia sat black men from tho South, and elsewhere wore brown natives of Porto Rico and swarthy sons of Ha waii. It seemed llttlng that the party that freed tho slave should be moved hero 40 years afterward to sympathetic and enthusiastic welcome for brown men until latoly oppressed by the hand of Spain. Tho cheers that went up from hundreds of throats may fittingly give the He to those who charge tho Republic with seek ing to despoil those whom it seeks to lave. Fairbanks' Nomination Inevitable. Tho nomination of Fairbanks seems in evitable, and it is unfortunate In many ways and for many reasons. Such is his power In Indiana that his delegation feels constrained to insist upon his nomination, though he exacts of its members the pub lic protest that ho does not want it. They are compellod to work tooth and toe-nail for him, soliciting all other as pirants to forego even the poor privi lege of a complimentary nominating speech and vote, yet all the while main tain the fiction that the place Is being forced upon him against his will. The humiliation Is naturally resented. Another sore spot is the expectation that if Indiana gets the Vice-President, she will be expected to handle her own campaign without financial help from the National Committee. There is little, if any, enthusiasm for Fairbanks. The time is not favorable to the circumspect, but to the outspoken like Roosevelt and Cannon, Fairbanks is known in Indiana as "Gumshoe Charley" a faithful, if ir reverent, characterisation of his non committal diplomacy. The judgment is that Fairbanks has not helped his chances for 1S0S by his course in this matter, and he will likely meet no better fate than others whose excessive caution has gained them a cer tain eminence, but failed to win the gon Jral heart. Opposition Unable to Unite. Unfortunately there are ,too many other favorites for the opposition to Fairbanks to consolidate. Yesterday afternoon Chairman Ayer, of the Oregon delegation, mentioned Taft as a possibility to Payne, of Wisconsin, who thought It a good sug gestion, and considerable Taft talk was soon floating about the hotels. But any deviation from Fairbanks only encour ages the Hltt, Cannon. Walbridge and Webster people to redouble their efforts. Every such stimulus to confusion only drives sentiment back to Fairbanks as the Inevitable. Quiet Day for Oregon Delegation. It was a quiet day for the Oregon dele gation. The seat difficulty has been smoothed over to the satisfaction of ev erybody. Chairman Ayer has distributed the extra allowances with tact and gen erosity, and Dr. Keerie himself has more than atoned for his Innocent faux pas. Among those accommodated with conven tion seats are Messrs. Cornell and Fen ton, A. D. Griffin, the colored editor; H. K. Finch, George Lawrence Jr., Otto Breyman, "W. T. Everson, airs. Br. H. "W. Coe and sister, of Portland, and J. H. Worsloy, of The Dalles. E. B. DEFENDS MANUFACTURERS. Secretary of Treasury and Bede Ad dress Mass Meeting. CHICAGO, June 21. Secretary of the Treasury Shaw and Representative J. Adam Bede, of Minnesota, tonight ad dressed an Immense mass meeting in the Auditorium. Frank O. Lowden presided. Both Mr. Bede and Secretary Shaw were accorded an ovation. Secretary Shaw defended the practice of American manufacturers who sell abroad cheaper than at home. Some of the articles thus sold are protected In this country by paterits and are not so protected in the foreign countries. Further, the manufacturer Is allowed a rebate on Imported raw material when he exports the finished article and this per mits a reduction of price. Nearly every class of goods Imported into this country, said Secretary Shaw, is obtainable below the regular foreign market, showing that foreign manufacturers do the same thing that is complained of by critics of the American tariff. HITT EXPECTED TO WITHDRAW If He Does, Nomination of Fairbanks Will Be Unanimous. CHICAGO, June 2L The Indiana dele gation made a tour of the different state delegations tonight, and created consid erable interest, although no direct at tempt was made to boom the nomination of Senator Fairbanks for "Vice-President. Thero Is a practically unanimous belief that the Indiana Senator is chosen, al though there were no developments in the situation today. There has been some communication with Representative Hitt and ho has been Informed of the situa tion. It Is expected he will authorize the withdrawal of his name, in which case tho other names will be withdrawn, and the nomination of Senator Fairbanks be made unanimous. As the Illinois delega tion has decided to support Mr. Hitt, and he has signified his willingness to be a candidate, the delegation will not. with draw" him without his authority. CANNON IS ONLY MAN NAMED. Committee on Organization Soon Se lects Permanent Chairman. CHICAGO, June 21. The committee on permanent organization immediately fol lowing adjournment elected .W-.M. John son, of Now -Jersey,, chairman, and Gov ernor G. H. Carter, of Hawaii, secretary? No other name Jthaja that tZt Joseph-.G. Cannon f or permanent chairman of ihe convention was presented, and he was elected unanimously, as were an the tcm- I porary officials, with the exception of the temporary chairman. The honorary vice presidents nominated by the several dele gates were recommended as vice-presidents of the convention, following which the committee adjourned. DANGER OF WAR. Salvador and Guatemala Are Both Sending Troops to Border. MEXICO CITY. June 21. Telegraphic advices received here show that there Is danger of war between the. Republics of Salvador and Guatemala, and that the troops of tho two countries are marching to the border regions. There are also re ports of a coming revolution in Honduras. Large Force Must Work Short Day. AL.TOONA. Pa.. June 21. The Pennsyl vania Railroad reduced 5003 employes in its shops here to a two-days-a-week working basis at the close of work today. CONTENTS 0FT0DAY'S PAPER Republican National Convention. Memory of Hanna pervades the convention, yet Reosevelt Is in control. Page 1. Fairbanks' boom for Vice-President Is flourish ing. Page 1. Organization is rapidly effected, and there is not a sound of a jar. Page 1. Platform is agreed upon. Page 3. Advices to Roosevelt show Cortelyou is sure to be elected National Chairman. Page 5. La Follette faction decides to make no contest. Page 3. Alaska defeats determined effort to reduce rep resentatives of territories. Page 3. Address of Temporary Chairman Root. Page 7. ituso-Japanro War. Correspondent Fuller, who spent five daya in prison at Port Arthur, describes his capture and condition at the besieged fortress. Page 1. Admiral SkyrdlofZ makes detailed report on capture of three Japanese transports. Page 5. Domestic. Portland's growth entitles ber to four more postal clerks July 1. Pace C Steamboat Inspector refuses .to testify at the investigation into the Slocum disaster and is placed under bends. Page 6. Pacific Coast. Disagreeable weather keeps many pioneers away from reunion at Seattle. Page 4. ' Grasshoppers destroy great field of wheat in Umatilla County. Page 4. Counterfeiters of gold pieces caught with their tools at Seattle. Page 4. Sports. Pacific Coast League scores: Los Angeles 0. Portland 3; Tacoma 4, Oakland 0; Seattle San Francisco C Page 11. Commercial and Marine. Oregon weekly crop report. Page 15. Fluctuations In wheat prices at Chicago. Page 15. Xew York stoek market extremely dull. Page 15. Short covering aMs wheat and barley at Sas Franclsoo. Pace IS. American steamship Xeferaskan arrives from New Yeric Page 14. Portland and Vicinity. Local jabbers do Hot think new freight rates will injure Portland. Page 14. "Daredevil" Edwards raakeb successful leaps on bicycle. Page 11. KmploymefU agents suggest that they be bonded. Page 14. Pioneers rally today. Page 10. Indian War Veterans bold annual reunion. Page 10. Fraak Guglielma's trial for murder set for June 2S. Pag 14. Judge Webster scores James Humphreys for raatadmlnlstratlOB of estate. Page 10. ills Mae Mason wins Queen voting contest. Page 16. ALL IS HARMONY Republicans Carry, on Work Without a Jar.- COLISEUM GAY WITH COLOR Sixty Large Engravings ot Roosevelt Adorn Walls. GREAT HONOR PAID HANNA Linking of His Name With That. of McKinley, and Applause Fol lowing, Form, Incident -Destined to Live.' CHICAGO, June 21. Without -a dis turbing element to impede smooth op eration the first day's programme of the Republican National Convention was carried out like clockwork. Not a Jarring sound was heard, not a 'false step taken. It was an assembly of non combatant delegates which carried into effect, without the thunderous demonstration usually attendant upon political conventions, a purpose that had been clearly defined. An organization was -perfected pre paratory to the adoption of a plat form, and the making of nominations in the succeeding days of the conven tion. The quiet, unmistakable enthusi asm provoked by Senator Fairbanks arrival at the Coliseum and his nomin ation for "Vice-President is but little less assured that the nomination of Theodore Roosevelt for President. The keynote of the convention" was sounded by Elihu Root in his speech as temporary chairman. His address was a review of the accomplishments of the present Administration and a defense of Republican policies In gen STANDS . --.... - '.-Ai . .ij. i,r ..... eral. When that had been delivered , and the various working committees dispatched to their labors, the busi ness of the day's session was com pleted. - Delegates Fail to Warm Up. Another picture was presented by the opening day so different from the cus tomary convention scene as to attract marked attention. It was tho failure of the delegates and the spectators to warm to the spirit of the occasion. Mention of President Roosevelt was re sponded to- "with hearty, though . not prolonged applause. The lack of con test eliminated the necessity for en thusiasm and the mild cheering and rather listless handclapping the greet ing given impartially to National flg- .ures-of the party was all, probably. that could be expected under the cir cumstances. The lack of public inter est In the convention 'was evidenced by the large 'number of spectators' seats vacant. Seats at former Repub lican conventions have. usually brought a premium. Today speculators offered them, but there were few takers, and as the hour approached for the con vention to a'ssemblc they sold them for a song. The wilderness of Vacant seats was in the gallery and on the mezza nine floor, where not more than two thirds of the chairs were occupied. The first floor was filled. The picture was one of good order, where sergeants-at-arms and policemen were not needed. Decorations Are Beautiful. From a decorative point of view, tho .Coliseum .was a success. The architec ture of the Imposing structure is pe culiarly adapted to the interior dress given it. Flags and bunting were used profusely, but in good taste. Foliage and palms softened the 'general color scheme, and formed a setting for 60 large engravings of President Roose velt, used In festooning the National colors above the galleries and .rang ing entirely around the hall. The crowning feature of the decora tions is a painting of the late Senator Hanna, which hangs directly over tho Coliseum. Something of the magnl tude of this painting may be realized when It is said that its surface Is as great in square feet as the combined surface of the 60 large pictures of the President. President Roosevelt, however, was prominently shown to the delegates In a heroic painting spectacularly un veiled- on the chairman's platform at the conclusion of Mr. Root's speech. a climax that brought a prolonged outburst of enthusiasm. The incident, which is destined to (Concluded on Page 3.) .AS STOOD THE COUNTRY'S i! Fairbanks Given Oyation on Entering Hall. APPLAUSE IS GENERAL State Pride Figures Strongly in Great Gathering. 'BIG" MEN ARE ALL CHEERED Governor Van Sant, in Presenting Table to. Convention, Is First' to Mention Name of Roosevelt--. One Woman Delegate. CHICAGO, June 21. The Fairbanks boom for Vice-President flourished un restrictedly during .the proceedings of the Republican National Convention today. Its Impetus was gained when the Indiana . delegation entered the Coliseum and, led by the two Senators, Mr. Fairbanks and Mr. Beveridge, pro ceeded down the aisle to their 'seats near the stage. The ovation given Sen ator Fairbanks was greater than was received by any of his distinguished colleagues. Today's proceedings afforded no op portunity for the advancement of other candidacies. No mention was made of the names of favorite sons, whose am bltions are not taken seriously beyond the boundaries of their own states. The applause for Senator Fairbanks ap peared to be general. The placidity of political opponents as they sat in the hall welded Into substantial party citizenship, unani mously agreeing on principles and dif fering only on 'nonessentials, was ono of the features of the convention.. The New York delegation, which occupied FATHERS a position of honor directly in front of the platform, furnished a good ex ample of the prevailing harmony. On the opposite side of he center- aisle, in equal command of the plat form, was the Illinois delegation, which had a bitter fight in its ranks as late as- yesterday. Today, if any soreness remained, to all outward appearances it has been healed. State Pride Figures Strongly. State pride figured strongly In tho convention. Each state had its friends in the galleries, who showered .plaud its upon their, delegation as they en tered the Coliseum. The first "big man" to arrive was Senator Allison. The Iowa contingent cheered its wel come, and this was taken up by sur rounding visitors who recognized the Hawkcye statesman, down tho center aisle cloself atferr down the center aisle closely after Sen ator Allison had taken his seat, and the men in the gallery from Iowa broke out Into applause a second time. Sen ator Allison acknowledged the recep tion with a smile and bow, but the Jun ior Senator apparently did not realize that he was being honored, for he turned his back upon his friends In the gallery while they were still ap plaudlng him, and walked slowly back to the seats in the crowd. Throughout the time that elapsed be tween the opening of the doors and that set for the formal opening of the convention, an orchestra in a band stand raised high above the gallery at the south end of the hall rendered a succession of patriotic music, alter nated with popular airs of the day. Chauncey M. Depew was tho reclpi ent of a hearty welcome as he came through the main entrance on the west side of the building. The Senator walked down toward the platform en tirely oblivious of a doorkeeper, who did not know him, and was entering to learn if he were properly entitled to the privileges of the hall. Half-way up to the seats of the New York dele gatlon, just in the left center of the left platform, the Senator was over taken and mado to deliver. Close behind the New Tork Senator came the senior Senator of Illinois, Shelby M. Cullom. The men from 1111 nols who were In the balcony did not see their Senator, and he was given only a slight handclapping from those on the main floor who knew, him. Sen ator Collom sought the seats of the Illinois delegation without greeting. Cannon Warmly Greeted. Following closely upon Senators Cullom and Depew came "Uncle Joe' Cannon, a black felt hat jammed down on his head. He was walking back and forth In the crowd in front of the platform without attracting attention save for a few handshakes from "Wash ington friends. "When he removed his hat, . the recognition by the galleries was instantaneous, and the Speaker was warmly greeted by the balconies and ' delegates. General Groavenor, exSecretary Elihu Root, Senator Penrose, Senator Scott and other early arrivals also received their share of applause. The floor filled with delegates so rapidly that many prominent figures slipped in unnoticed. Among these was Senator Lodge, who is accredited with having a 'more intimate knowledge of what the convention is doing than any other man. Before the gathering was called to order by Postmaster-General Payne, chairman of the Republican National Committee, Senator Lodge moved about among the delegations and his ear was sought con tinually by embryonic platform makers, The Massachusetts Senator never stop ped long enough, however, to grow inti mate. The first speech of the" convention was by Senator Scott, who Informally pre sented to Chairman Payne a beautiful gavel. It was the gift of the Chicago citizens' committee, which co-operated with the National subcommittee in mak ing arrangements for the convention. Later Graeme Stewart, member of the National Committee, from Illinois, on. be half of the Chicago committee, presented a similar gavel to Temporary Chairman Root. First to Present Name of Roosevelt It was left to Governor Van Sant, of Minnesota, first to place the President's name before the convention. He found the occasion in presenting to the conven tion a table which had been built by the manual training school connected with the South Minneapolis High School. Tho applause was general, but not long con tinued, and in that set a precedent which was followed In succeeding demonstra tions. Today's programme of the convention was not of a nature to effect more than ordinary interest. The matter of great est importance was the presenting to the convention of the proposition to admit the delegation from the Philippine Islands and Porto Rico. Mr. Root asked for a ruling on the question of calling the names of the new possessions in the roll, for the naming of members of the various committees. The convention ordered the seating and recognition of six delegates from the Philippines with two votes, and two delegates from Porto Rico. One Woman Delegate. In the Convention Hall today there was one woman delegate who had the same right to vote that was held by each ac credited male delegate. She was Mrs, Charles A. Eldredge, of Colorado Springs, Colo., an alternate delegate, whose prin cipal was absent. Other women alter nates present were Mrs. Owen E. Lefevre, of Colorado; Mrs. Susan "West, of Idaho, and Mrs. Jennie E. Nelson, of Utah, these states having woman suf frage. Shortly before the adjournment for the day. Senator Depew was recognized to deliver to the convention an Invitation from President Francis and the directors of the Louisiana Exposition to delegates and members of the press to visit the Fair at St. Louis before returning to their homes: Senator Depew started to read the invitation from his seat, but at the demand of delegates and spectators he mounted the platform. There he passed the Invitation over ta the clerk to read. "When It was concluded Chairman Root suggested that the Senator might want to make a few remarks. The suggestion was accepted and in recommending that the invitation be accepted. Senator Depew said the Democrats are claiming the credit of gaining an empire peaceably on the ground that the party through Jef ferson had bought the land. The Re publicans, he said, had tilled It and were going to share the harvest. The speech was received with favor and the Invita tion accepted. NT8 DANGER Fuller Escaped One Army to Meet Another. DESCRIBES DAYS IN PRISON Correspondent Found Port Arthur Full of Life. SUPPLIES IN NO WISE SHORT Writer, Although Blindfolded, Says He Could See Enough of Military Railway to Assure' Him It Could Handle Troops Fast. INDIANAPOLIS. Ind., June 21. Tho News today received from. Hector Ful ler, Its special war correspondent, who effected an entrance Into Port Arthur, where he was imprisoned five days and then ordered from the fortress, a special cable dated at Chefoo today, in which ho gives his experiences and observations while In the besieged city, as follows: "After being rowed across from tha Maulto Islands In an open boat by two Chinamen, I succeeded In landing at Louisa Bay, near Port Arthur, and sepa rated by a range of hills. The bay wa3 occupied by a Russian flotilla of four torpedo-boats, two destroyers and two cruisers.. I landed at daybreak on tha morning of June 10 without detection. "With the full coming of the day I could see that every hilltop near tha shore was alive with soldiers, busily en gaged in strengthening the already for-x midable fortifications, which occupied every point of vantage. It looked at first as though It would be impossible to pass through the lines and make my way over the hills to Port Arthur. But by keeping down In the narrow valleys which were free from soldiers, I gradually made by way Into the Interior of the peninsula. In this way, after a day and night of per sistent and cautious effort, I at last sue ceeded In reaching Port Arthur. Good Fortune Soon Deserts Him. "After some hasty observations there, the hazard of my posltlon'became" so. ob vious that the same day Saturday, June 11 I set out on my return to the bay. But the good fortune which attended, me the day before soon deserted me. I presently came In sight of a large body of Russian Infantry, when I took refuge In a- Chinese village, where I found a hiding-place until danger was over. "I had not proceeded far from this vil lage when I came upon a small party of sappers. In order to avoid them I made a dash up a hill, only to run Into another regiment engaged In digging entrench ments. Instantly I was surrounded. There was no possibility of escape. "The officer in command detailed a, guard to take me to Pigeon Bay. Thera I was searched. I was stripped to tha skin, and all my garments were sub jected to the closest scrutiny. My money was taken and all the papers in my pos- session ' were most minutely examined. Thereupon I was blindfolded and marched to Port Arthur. "The route taken wa3 over the military, road which recently has been constructed. In spite of the bandage over my eyes, I was able to note that the road Is one of the most admirable construction, along which artillery could move easily and rapidly. Port Arthur Full of Life. "Port Arthur was full of life and gaiety, quite out of comparison with stories of distress that had reached Chefoo through Japanese sources. Indeed, nothing of thi3 sort was observed. There seemed to be an abundance of supplies, and fresh sup plies were coming In from Chlnesa sources. "The Japanese blockade has not been effective. The harbor entrance has been freed of obstructions, the battleships have been repainted, and the fortifications ara constantly being made stronger.. The gar rison is larger than outside information had led me to suppose. The troops are In excellent condition, and the general health conditions of tho city are good. There seemed to be no apprehension that the city was likely soon to fall. "The night I was marched Into Port Ar thur under guard, the city was unusually lively, as the officers were giving a ball. Three officers were detailed to examlna me, and they made thorough work of It. After the examination was completed, I was lodged In prison. The prison Is di rectly opposite Golden Hill. From tha window of my cell I had a good view of the inner bay, and could see distinctly the repaired battleships lying at anchor. "In the same prison were confined 100 Japanese who had been captured from the blockading expedition. Several of these had become insane. On Bread and Water for Two Days. "I myself was kept on Russian black bread and water for two days. Then I was permitted by the authorities to pur chase such food a3 I desired. "While I was In the prison I was sub jected to seven different examinations. The thing that evidently aroused the greatest suspicion was the passport that had been Issued to me at Tokio. It is pretty evident that the Russian officers more than half suspected I was a Japa nese spy. "I demanded tho opportunity of seeing General Stoessel, the commandant at Port Arthur, that I might lay my case directly before him. At last, after five days in prison, my plea was allowed, and I was taken before the commander. I made a straightforward story of my purpose in seeking to penetrate the Russian lines and gave a" detailed account of my trip. At last he was convinced of my good faith. He said: "You Americans must ba crazy." "As the result of this hearing of my case. General Stoessel decided I was to bo allowed to leave Port Arthur on condition on Page Six.)